Regulation 2 InterpretationI1

In these Regulations—

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 1972^f1;

• “the 1989 Act” means the Local Government and Housing Act 1989;

• “authority”, except in Part II and as provided in regulations 6(2) and 18, means a relevant authority as defined in relation to England and Wales in paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the 1989 Act; and

• “financial year” means the period of twelve months ending on 31st March.